All posts by michaelsmith
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Football works in mysterious ways
Two stories have gathered momentum during this early part of a breezy, cold and grey week: An alleged e-mail sent from Manchester City CEO Garry...
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The President is the Enemy
In England, football fans often grumble about the owners of their club and the way it’s being run, many of us have witnessed or been...
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New Season … New Manager Needed
As a Watford fan I have got used to players and managers using my club as a stepping stone, but this time I thought it...
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Will they Return???
Many ex-players move into management positions, they head back to clubs where they are legends, some succeed but the majority fail and end up damaging...
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The Dream Lives On …
Last weekend’s defeat to Udinese looked like Lazio’s dream of getting the last Champions League place was over, but that has all changed now.
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Porto vs. Braga – Europa League Final Preview
It was expected that Dublin would host an all-Portuguese final, but with Porto facing Benfica, instead it is plucky Braga against the champions of...
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Europa League – Just two games to go
The tie of the round sees Villarreal travel to cup favourites Porto, whilst Braga make the short trip to Benfica in an all Portuguese tie.
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FA Cup Semi Final Weekend …
The wait is finally over for the clash that every neutral wanted but most Manchester City fans had hoped to avoid especially as they will...